SPORTING NOTES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 743, 28 May 1886, Page 19

SPORTING NOTES.

(By Matt; n ]

The Local meeting at Island Bay on Monday, was a very successful affair, the attend ance being large and the racing excellent. The most noteworthy feature of the race was the fact that The Shah, by St. George—Red Rose, won the double—Flying and Birthday. Mr Saunders gave, if I remember right, £2l for the colt at the Hutfc a few weeks ago, and his purchase, running for the first time for him wins the two races he starts for. This is not at all a bad start. The northern climate appears to agree with Clogs. I notice that at the Takapuna meeting on Monday sne won the two principal events—the Birthday Handicap, and the Victoria Handicap. She carried Sst 21b in the former, and 7st 101 bin the latter. The big Steeplechase at Wanganui fell to Guy Fawkes, of Auckland Steeplechase fame, who seems to be a great horse across country. . . . ~ T , ■* I had a day out in tipping for the Island Bay Races. The winners of four races ivere suggested by this scribe, and three came in. , , _ Weights for the New Zealand Cup are due on the Ist of June. At the Taratalii-Carterton Birtnday meeting the big handicap was won by Revoke Sst 121 b, with Okato Sst /lb, second, and .Rolio, 6st 121 b, third. The Hurdle Race was won by Freebooter, and two Hack Races by Slaughterman, (one of Mr T. H. Hill’s flyers. The Clairebittle Handicap was won by Okato, with Normanby second and Rolio third. The stakas were not awarded, however, in consequenne of a protest against Skinner, who rode Okato, of foul riding. £135 was impounded in the totalisator pending the decision. With respect to this meeting I may be again permitted to indulge in a few reflections upon the gentleman with the impenetrable casing on his inner consciousness who * does’ the Wairarapa correspondence with the Press Association. The manner in which the Press Association's correspondents generally do their work is something truly diabolical, but there are particular correspondents whoworse than diabolical. Surely it would be possible to take such steps as would enable the Wellington papers to get in reasonable time news about race meetings held a few miles away from the city. At Island Bay Races the other day a young man who owned a horse competing in one of the races went to a friend of his (also the owner of a racer) and asked him for the loan of a saddle. ‘Yes,’ said the other,: ‘ I’ll lend you one for ten shillings.’ The first-named owner went to a friend for advice, Masked—for a saddle and he won’t lend me one unless I give him ten shillings for it,’ he said. ‘ Then scratch your horse,’ replied his friend, ‘ and let him have his saddle.’ And the horse was scratched. Really racing seems to have a most demoralising affect on young men who go in for it. The committee of the Auckland Racing Club have decided to take into consideration the institution of a New Zealand Champion Stakes, and are to hold a meeting this week about it. The proposal at present is that the race should be an annual weight f r age race, 2000 sovs added money, the stake to be contributed by the leading clubs of the Colony, and the race to be contested by rotation in each of the contributing cities. “ Phieton ” writes, anent Nelson, as follow :—The following table shows the various amounts won by Nelson during the season of ISSS-86 :

AUSTRALIAN. From recent files of the Sportsman I take the following items : Old Commotion is on the training track again regularly, and if he keeps well Mr Pearson will probably give him another run in public at no distant date. His injured leg appears to be all right again. His reappearance, after a retirement of over a year, would be hailed with delight, we are certain, by every Australian sportsman. With a view to establishing a fund to assist injured jockeys, the V.R.C. are writing to the different country racing clubs suggesting that all fines inflicted on jockeys should be be paid into a fund out of which assistance could be given .to registered jockeys who might meet with accidents. Most of the clubs are adopting the suggestion, and all of them should agree to it at once. Mr G. Coombe, a New Zealand racehorse owner, has purchased in Victoria, and transhipped to Maoriland the three-year-old colt, Wild Rake, by Argus Scandal—Ouida, the price paid being £250. Cerise and Blue, the winner of the Sydney Cup and innumberable other events, weighs seven hundredweight, and stands 14 hands Sfinehes. Since last July Sandal has won £I3OO in stakes alone. First Water who has been in India for some time, has returned to Sydney. The handsomest horse saddled up to do battle at Randwick was, unquestionably, the New Zealander, Nelson, who looks every inch a gentleman. A bright big chestnut — Nelson is as beautiful as his dam was ugly and with all his weight the son of King Cole would, if he started make the best of them travel in the Queen’s Birthday Cup, or Royal Stakes, _ Mr W. E. Dakin has gone over to Lew Zealand for the purpose of attending the yearling sales of the New Zealand Stud Company at Auckland. _ Despot is to go to India. Mr A. Clarke,

The Indian trainer, has purchased the son of Maribyrnong, who owes the Victorian betting public a heap of money, and he will be despatched with several other horses in the course of a week. ISLAND BAY RACING CLUB, Stewards —Dr Newman, M.H.R., Messrs H. ICetnber, A. J. W. McTavisb, A. B ardman O. Hill, W. R. Waters, and J. Bertie; jndjge—Captain Hume ; starter —Captain E, S. Beil ; handicapper—Mr Alfred King; clerk of the coarse—Mr T. Smith ; clerk of the scales —Mr C. A. Deacon ; timekeeper —Mr S. Kohn ; secretary—Mr E. S. B. Bell. The Club’s local meeting at Island Bay on Monday was a great success, {favored by hue weather, large numbers of people visited the course, and at one time there were over a thousand on the Park ; while all around the vicinity of the course there were numerous parties of picnickers. His Excellency the Governor arrived during the afternoon, and staved until the races were over. Sir .Julius Vogel and a number of members of the General Assembly were among the visitors. The course was rather heavy—a natural consequence, >d course, of the recent heavy rain 3. Racing all through was excellent, and although the heavy going separated the horses into processions occasionally, the finishes, as a rule, were close, and reflect great credit on the handicapper, Mr Alfred King. The officers of the Club worked hard to make the meeting a successful and enjoyable one, and succeeded. The starting was conducted by Captain B. S. Bell, who got his fields away beautifully. There were plenty of booths on the course for the convenience of the multitude, and two totalisatora (worked with one total), which were worked in a most satisfactory manner. Racing was commenced shortly after eleven with the Flying Stakes, for which The Shah was (justly it would appear) made a favorite, and which he won easily. This it may be remarked 13 the first time the horse has run in his new owner’s colors. The Hurdle Race introduced a new candidate for honors at the “ illegitimate game ” in the shape of Lifebuoy, who did not take at all kindly to the fraces, and finished a bad last. The race really lay between Loch Lomond and Ngatitoa, the latter of whom had very little difficulty in winning. The next was the big event of the meeting, the Birthday Handicap, a mile and a half, for which Reputation was slightly the favorite, although The Shah, ou the strength of his running in the Flying, was well supported. The result of the race, after a grand set to between The Shah, Reputation, and Forward, was that Mr Saunders’ recent purchase brought him in yet another win. The Selling Hack Race was won with ridiculous ease by Blucher, and the Time Trot by Kate Kelly. This race lost a great deal cf its interest by Sodawater refusing to pass the gateway the second time round. Kate Kelly, however, had made up a great deal of ground, and would have been a hard one to beat under any circumstances. The Welter Handicap was principally noticeable' Tor the grand finish which took place between Lady Maud, Reputation and Forward. Lady Maud led all the way up the straight, but five lengths away from the post Honor, who had been holding Reputation, let him out, and won by a short head. The Selling Hurdle Race was won by Loch Lomond, wi-hTaurika second and Old Sarah third. When they came into weigh it was found that neither ot the first three were full weight. Tauvilla’s jockey had declared 321 b over weight, and had been carefully weighed ; and, as he was now under weight, it was evident that something was wrong with the scales. The stewards considered the matter, and eventually decided to give the stakes in accordance with the judge’s verdict. The last event, the Selling . Race, was won easily by Pink Rose. Fitting Stakes Handicap, of 40 eovs ; second , horse, 5 sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. Zvlr J. Saunders’ b g The Shah, 3yrs, 9st (Kean) 1 Mr J. Leopold’s b m Pink Rose, syrs, 7st 121 b 2 Mr T. Smith’s b h Ugly Buck, 4yrs, Bst 81b 3 Also started—Fisherman, 9st 21b ; Forward, Bst 61b ; and Blucher, 7st 101 b. Scratched —-Okato, 9st 51b ; New York and Potaka, 8 ;t 41b ; and Matamau, 7st 71b. An excellent start was made, Ugly Buck being the first to show out. Pink Rose was very soon alongside of him, however, and was folio?* ed by The Shah and Ugly Buck. These three assumed the lead, the Buck dropping back, and kept it until the straight was approached. Here The Shah had a clear lead of about a length, Pink Rose lying second, and Blucher third. Ugly Buck came avvay from the ruck in the straight, and managed to pass Blucher, who shut up completely and finished last. The Shah maintained his lead to the finish, and won easily by a couple of lengths from Piuk Rose, Ugly Buck an indifferent third. Time, lmin 24 4-sth sec. Totalisator;!—lnside, 60—20 on the winner ; outside, 168—49 on the winner ; dividend, £2 19s. Handicap Hurdles, of 30 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr J. Prosser’s g g Ngatitoa, aged list 12ib ... ... ... ... (Owner) 1 Mr B. Blower’s ch g Loch Lomond, aged, list 121 b ... ... ... (Woods) 2 Mr J. Adams’ ch m Maud, 6yrs, 9st 21b (Bishop) 3 Lifebuoy, lOst 71b, also started, Kangaroo, 12st 21b, being scratched. Lifebuoy went off with the lead at a good, hot pace, with Loch Lomond, Ngatitoa, and Maud following in that order. At the hurdle just past the stand, Lifebuoy baulked and lost his place, Loch Lomond, closely attended by Ngatitoa, l going away with the lead. Along the back stretch Ngatitoa gradually improved his position, and, challenging the chestnut as they neared the home turn, led into the straight. After this the race wa3 all over, for Ngatitoa came away and won easily hard held. Loch Lomond was a poor second, and Maud a bad third. Totalisators—lnside, 92—38 on the winner ; outside, 255—95 on the winner ; dividend, £2 6s. Birthday Handicap, of 60 sovs ; second horse 10 sovs. One mile and a half. Mr J. Saunder’s b g The Shah, 3 yrs, Bst 61b ... ... ... ...(Kean) 1 Mr G. Winifred’s ch g Reputation, aged, Bst 81b ••• (.Jones) 2 Mr G. Winifred’s eh g Forward, 7at 101 b (Cheer) 3 Also started—Fisherman, 7at 101 b ; Potaka, 7sc 91b ; Lady Maud, 7st 91b : Matamau, 6st

71b. Scratched—New York, Bst 101 b ; Okato, Sst 81b ; and Ugly Buck, 7st 101 b. Retribution and The Shah were the favorites in the betting. Lady Maud got away with a good lead, aid kept it for some distance, with Potaka, The Shah, and Retribution at her h *e:s. Past the stand Lady Maud led by a very little, while running a neck behind her were Potaka, Reputation, Fisherman and Forward, Matamau lying last. Pound the top turn the grey mare went away a little, but presently caved in, and Forward took the lead. Almost simultaneously with the chestnut’s forward movement, The Shah and Reputation left the ruck aud drew away, till at Holmes’they were apparently the only one-: in it. Nearing the home turn Forward gave place to Reputation, ar.d these twoand theSbah raced home. Half way up the straight Reputation led Forward by a clear length, and The Shah was almost a length behind the latter. In the last few strides, however, Mr Saunders’ horse made a heroic effort, and, sailing ahead of Reputation, won by half a length, Forward being a good third. Time, 2min 54-ea. Totalisator —Inside, 156—70 ; outside, 293 100, dividend £2 7s. Selling Hack Race, or 10 sovs. One mile. Catch weights. This race was won by Blucher, who beat three others by half the length of the straight. The winner paid a dividend of £1 and was put up for sale by auction by Mr Isaacs, and withdrawn, no bids being made for him Handicap Tme Trot, of 20 sovs ; second horse 5 sovs. Three miles. Pull aud go. Minimum weight, lOst. Mr A. Cleland’s b m Kate Kelly, scratch 1 Mr D. Grant’s b m Flora, 40.-;ec ... ... 2 Mrs G. Cooper’s br m Sodawater, also started, Kate Kelly and Sodawater soon made up their handicap, and, passing the stand the first time round, Sodawater was jnst on Flora’s heels, with Kate Kelly not far away. Round the top turn, however, Kete Kelly broke, and loit a good deal of ground. Sodawater passed Flora, aud was leading ; when, at the gate, he stopped and could not be induced to go on until the race was practically over. Kate Kelly then went up and parsed Flora, and got a strong lead. Near the end of the third mile, however, she stumbled, and unseated Cleland, her rider, and Flora then took the lead, aud, as she had not far to go, it seemed likely that the race would be a “ boil over ” after all. Cleland, however, re-mounted very smartly, and, coming along fast, passed Flora, and won easily. Totalisators—lnsid-, 143—76 ; outside, 291 203 ; dividend, £1 18s. Welter Handicap, of 40 sovs ; second hoiße,

10 sovs. One mile. Mr E. Winifred’s ch g Reputation, aged, lOst 31b ... .:. * ... (Honor) 1 Mr J. Prosser’s g m Lady Maud, 5 yrs, 9st 101 b ... (Owner) 2 Mr E. Winifred’d ch g Forward, syrs, lOst 21b -■ (Jones) 3

Also started—Fisherman, list; and Cock of the Walk, Bst 12lb. Scratched—Okato, list 31b ; Ugly Buck, lOst clo ; Matamau, Bst 101 b. Lady Maud got away with the lead, the re it following ia a heap. Round the top turn, Fisherman went up, and passing Lady Maud, took the lead, while Reputation shot out from the rest and gave chase to him. Past Holmes’ Fisherman dried up and left Lady Maud in the lead, with Reputation and Forward just behind her, Tne3e three drew away, Cock of the Walk being the only one of the others to hang on to them. In the straight Lady Maud still had the lead, and Reputation and Forward were together about half a length away. Five lengths from ihe winning po3t they were in the same order ; and then Honor put the whip on to Reputation, who shot past the grey and won by the shortest of short head". Time, lmin 59 4 ssec. Totalisators—lnside, 146 —63 ; outside, 286 103 ; dividend, £2 Bs. Selling Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 sovs. A mile and a half. Mr B. Blower’s ch g Loch Lomond, aged, Sst ... ... ... ... ... 1 Mr J. PriDgle’s gm Taurika, 4yrs, 9st ... 2 Mr C. Hill’s b m Old Sarah, aged, 9st ... 3 Also started—Kangaroo, Lifebuoy, Azatella, Torpedo, and Melrose. Loch Lomond, who won rather easily, paid a dividend of £3 73. Some excitement was caused in connection with this race by the discovery that the jockeys of the three first horses were all under weight ; but as it was evident that the scales were in some way respon-ible for the difference, the verdict of the judge was not altered. The winner was bought in. Selling Plate, of 30 eovs ; weight for age. Three-quarters of a mile. Mr J. Leopold’s b m Pink Rose, syrs (£3O), 7st 121 b ... ... 1 Mr J. H, Prosser’s b g Potaka, aged (£2O), 7s t 41b 2 Mr E. Winifred’s blk g Lifebuoy, aged (£24), 7st 41b - ... 3 Also started—Taurika, 7st 51b. Pink Rose went away witb the lead at the start, and was never caught, winning easily. The winner paid a dividend of £1 193. SYDNEY BIRTHDAY MEETING. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.) Sydney, May 24. At tho Birthday Meeting of the Sydney Turf Club the weather was fine, and there was a large attendance. The principal events were the Royal Stakes, which was wou by Mackay, Corday being second, and Keith third. Eighteen started. Won by a length. Time, lmin 14Jscc. The Cup—All Gold, 1 ; Corday, 2 ; Sorella, 3. A. great race, resulting in a finish by a neck. Time, 2min 22j,iec DEATH OF MATA. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Christchurch, May 20. Mr J. Pilbrow’s well-known racehorse Mata has had to be shot, having developed stringhalt. During his career he won two Dunedin Cups, the Canterbury J.C. Handicap, the Victorian Racing Club Handicap, and the Adelaide Queen’s Birthday Cup. He was bred by Mr H. Redwood in 1874, and was by Dead Shot—Raupo. DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY MEETING. Dunedin, May 22. For tho D.J.C. Birthday Meeting the weather was excellent, but the attendance was only moderate. The flags were half-mast on the grandstand on account of the death of Mr Lance. The racing was on the whole very good and the finishes close. The following are the results :

Selling Hurdle Race, 80 so vs.—May boy, 1 ; Rocket, 2 ; Peter Flat, 3. Panic and Glenara also started. Dividends, £ l 12s and. £1 lls 60. Maiden Plats.—Cathedral, 1 ; Moody, 2 ; Teddy, 3. Canezon, Deerfoot, Dutchman, Shamrock, and Sweetbriar also ran. Dividends, £l3 14s and £l6 12s. Provincial Handicap, of 200 sovs, with sweep of 5 so vs ; second horse to receive 30 s?v j . One mile and a half.—Mr G G. Stead’s b in Marion, 4yrs, 7-st 12ib (.Jackson) 1 ; Mr A. Hawthorne’s bm Take Miss, 6s'- 9.b, 2 ; Me J. Roer’s hr g Don Jose, 7st 21b, 3. Hermitage, 7st 91b ; Quibble, 7st 71b ; Epicure, 6s', also started. Marion was a decided favorite. After several breaks away they were despatched to a good start, Qnibble arid D n Joss being prominent. w'heu the sand was reached, bait a mile from the start, the two mentioned were in front, wivi the rest of the horses in a bunch at their heels except Epicure, who came on hist. A his farther on Take Miss drew away cle:'.“ oc Q iibble, while Jose ran up third, Wi' h. Marion and Jack coming on fast. A', a mile, Marion rushed past Dm J"? 9 and Quibble, and catching Take Miss in a few strides, the pair raced away togs; ho.-, twenty lengths clear of anything. The finish re ae i with tho pair, but Marion always had the best of it. She won with a good bit in hand by a ieugih. D.m Jose was a fair third, Quibble fourth. Time, 2tain 57sec3. Dividends, £3 4s, and £2 19l Handicap Tp.ot, 75 aovs ; three mile —> Eriu (65-ecs), 1 ; Narro w G iuge (oOsec-), 2 ; Polly (50jbC3>, 3. Seventeen started. Dividends £3 17s and £3 15s. Selling Race, 50 sovs Mokarakaro,' 1 ; Foul Play, 2 ; Teddy, 3. Dividend, £2 13 s. Tradesmen's Handicap, 100 sovs. —Marion, 1 ; Spade Guinea. 2 ; Quibble, 3. Meteor, Jose, Garibaldi, Revolver, Cheup Jack, Factory Girl, Miss Cook, and Dutchman started. Dividend- 1 , £2 13s 6d and £2 17s 6 : . The following are the acceptances for the second dayr’s D. J.C. meeting : Hurdles —Borfieimm, list sib ; Trapper and Moody, lOss 51b ; May hoy, 9;t sb; Peter Flat, Bst 7ib. Birthday Handicap —Marion, 9it; >’ap» tain Webster, 9st ; Jack, B<t ; 'lertn'Cage, 7sfc 81b ; Quifobla and Take Miss, 7*6 4:b ; Don Jose, 7st 31b ; Space Guinea, 7*t 4-lb. St Clair Welter—M my Sawn, 9 s 12ib3 ; Jack, 93t 121 b ; Quibble and 'fake Miss, 9at 51b ; Spa te Guinea and Dan Juse, 9st ; Lis, Sweet Briar, and Miss Cook, 7st Sib. Novel Race —Cathedral, S»t llib ; Mokarak'ira, Bst 81b ; Gaiters, 9it ; Revolver, 7st 121 b; Ironsides, 7st 7>D ; Dutchman, 6 t 12!o ; Shamrock and Cheap .Jack, 6st 10 b ; Princess Alice, 6st sl'o. Trot—lß acceptors. Dunedin, May 24. The second day of the D.J.C. Birthday Meeting was favored with glorious weather, and the attendance was very fair. The following are the results :—Handicap Hurdle Race.—Borderoian, 1 ; Trapper, 2 ; Peter Flat, 3. Dividends, £1 15s and £2 0a 61. Birthday Handicap. Spade Guinea, 1 ; Marion, 2 ; Jack, 3. Dividends, £2 193 and £2 14s. Novel Race—Revolver, 1 ; Cheap Jack, 2 ; Mokarakaka, 3. Dividends, £3 15a and £4 2s. For the Handicap Trot, 16 started. • It was won by Mr Taggart’s Wakatu, Polly 2, and Bella 3. Dividends, £2 10s and £2 18s 6d. St. Clair Welter Handicap Take Miss, 1 ; Quibble, 2 ; Molly Bawn, 3. Dividends, £3 2i 6d and £3 lls 6d. The Hack Race was won hy Cheap Jack, with Teddy 2, and Gossip 3. Dividends, £2 10s. Consolation Race.— Meteor, 1 ; Quibble, 2 ; Don Jose, 3. Dividends, £3 16s and £3 6s. £6645 was paid through the totalisator, making £11,212 for the two days. TAK4.PUNA J.C. WINTER MEETING. Auckland, May 24. The Takapuna Jockey Club’s Winter Meeting was held to-day. The following are the results : —Selling Hurdles.—Tim, 1 ; Minuet, 2 * Tinman and Falcon, dead heat, 3. Selling Race. —Vuba Bill, 1 ; Manaia, 2 ; Wat Tyler, 3. Wat Tyler's jockey (Skerving) was thrown, and fractured his thigh. Handicap Hurdles.—Rowdy, 1 ; Rob Roy, 2 ; Tim, 3. Birthday Handicap.—Clogs, 1 ; Casta-hare, 2; Victory, 3. Novel Race —CapelD, 1 ; Coma, 2 ; Tupaki, 3. Handicap Steeplchase.— Quilp, 1; Whalebone, 2 ; Rowdy, 3. Victoria Handicap.—Clogs, 1 ; Wapiti, 2 ; Kale, 3. PETANE RACES. Napier, May 24. The Petane races took place to-day. Handicap Hurdles—Denbigh, 1 ; Mountaineer, 2 ; Assegai, 3. Maiden Plate.—Brown Duke, 1 ; Denbigh, 2 ; Clyde, 3. Birthday Handicap. Mystery, 1 ; Orwell, 2 ; Liberty, 3. Pony Race. — Ginger, 1 ; Duffer, 2 ; Mermaid, 3. Ladies' Purse.—Abraham, 1 ; Liberty, 2 ; Clyde, 3. Flying Stakes. Soudan, 1 ; Orwell, 2 ; Tamahine, 3. £2997 passed tr rough the totalisator. WANGANUI RACESWanganui, May 24. Maiden Steeplechase. Pathfinder, 1 ; Orieufc, 2 ; Patent Safety, 3. Totalisator dividend, £8 13s. Hack Steeplechase.—Wild Boy, 1 ; Waitangi, 2 ; Touch and-go, 3. Totalisator dividend, £3 3s. Wanganui Hindicap Steeplechase.—Guy Fawkes, 1 ; Skylark, 2 ; Erebus, 3. Totalisator dividend, £2 10s. Handicap Hack Steeplechase.—Wild Boy, 1 ; Touch-and-go, 2 ; Kangaroo, 3. Totalisator dividend, £2 Bs. Grand Stand Handicap, of 60 sovs.—Skylark, 1 ; Onepu, 2 ; Erebus, 3. Totalisator dividend, £3 2s. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase.—Auctioneer, 1 ; Allegro, 2. Totalisator dividend, £1 17s 61. NELSON RACES. Nelson, May 24. The weather was glor’ousiy fine to-day, but the attendance at tbs races was not large. Hurdles.—Forest King, 1 ; Dangerous, 2 ; Manfred, 3. Winter Oats. —Puritan, 1 ; Regret (late Kate Kelly), 2 ; Patrician, 3. Birthday Handicap.—Regret, 1 ; Stells, 2 ; cian, 3. District Race.—Stek 1. Stewards Handicap.—Forest King, 1 ; May, - ; Puritan, 3. LOWER HEATHCOTE RACES. Christchurch, May 24. The Lower Heathcote Race Meeting took place to-dav. Queen’s Birthday Handicap.— Kingask, l"; Rose and Gold, 2 ; Master Agnes, 8. Vanity Fair ran into a post after going six furlongs, and seriously damaged her hip-

It is not at all improbable that she will have to be destroyed, Open Handicap Hurdles Tres Sec, 1 ; Lady Eva, 2 ; Secretary, 3. WAEEANGAELIKA. RACES. Gisborne, May 24. The Waerangahika J.C. Meeting was held - to-day. Hurdles—Kangaroo, 1 ; Steeldust, 2. Dividend, £1 18s. Hack Hurdles.—Charlie, 1. Dividend, £5. Birthday Handicap. Midlothian, 1 ; Kangaroo, 2 ; New York, 3 Dividend, £ll 3s. Novel Kace. —Primrose, 1. Youth 2. Dividend, £1 12s. Fljing Handicap.—New York, 1; Snapshot, 2 ; Nemesis, 3. Dividend, £9 10s. Consolation.— Mo Mor, 1 ; Nemesis, 2. AUCKLAND WEIGHTS. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, May 26. Mr Evett declared the weights for the A.R.C. Winter Meeting to-day. Great Northern Steeplechase. —Guy Fawkes, list Sib ; Macaroni, list 41b ; Sbotover, list 31b ; Belle, list 12!b ; Tiger, list 21b ; Quilp, lOst 41b ; Miss Griffiths, lOst ; Wide-awake, lOst ; Revenge, 9st 121 b ; Alpha, 9st 71b; Whalebone, 9st 71b ; Huntsman, 9st 71b ; Julia Ann, 9-t 71b ; Bob, 9st 71b ; Kangaroo, 9st 7lb ; Carbine, 9--t 7ib ; Miss Agnes, 9--t 71b. Hurdles. —Guy Fawkes, list 71b ; Shotover, list 7ib ; Tiger, 12st 51b; Macaroni, list 31b ; Quilp, lOst 51b ; Revenge, lOst 41b ; Nigger, 9sb 101 b ; Miss Agnes, 9st 7ib; OrpbaD, 9st 7lb ; Snider, 9st 71b ; Alpha, 9jt 7lb; Landseer, 93t 51b ; Carbine, 9st; Manaia, 9st. DUNEDIN NOMINATIONS. , Dunedin, May 26. The following are the nominations for the Dunedin Champagne Stakes, 1887 :—Middle Park Co.’s fcr f by Apremont—Water3prite, blk c by Albany—Tell Tale; Hon Mr Reeves’ b c Kimberley ; Mr Westmacott’s cli f by Albany—Mignon, b f by Apremont —Wai-i-ti; Mr G. G. Stead’s b g Maxim, b f Credulity, blk f Edir ; Mr J. Pilbrow’s br c by Drummer—Covis, br c by Drummer —Modesty ; Mr G. H. Clifford’s b g Clutchfield, ch f Golden Crest ; Major George’s ch c Bronte ; Mr E. Cutts’ br c Korraine, ch f by St George—Red Rose, ch f by Apremont— Nautilus, br c by Apremont—Gilda ; Mr J. Balmain’s blk c Whakawa, b f Fusee, cn f For Me ; Mr W. C. Webb’s b f by Albany Miranda, ch g by Albany—Wave ; Mr W. Fraser’s b f Paiku ; Mr H. Goodman’s b c by Apremont —Rupee ; Mr A. Brown e b c Gipsy King, ch f Crucify ; Hon G. McLean’s b c St Swithin ; Mr J. Stephenson’s br f by Albany—Titania ; Mr P. Butler’s ch f by Albany—Luna, b f by Apremont —HammocK, ch f by Bundoora —Miss Sykes ; Hon W. Robinson’s br c Explode, br f Engagement ; Mr W. Somervill’s filly out of Florin, ally out of Albatross, b f by Musket—Ouida, c by Anteros—Frailty ; Mr J. Chaffe’s br f by Musket—Locket 5 Mr W. H. Taggart’s _cb i Evening Star, ch f Arethusa ; Mr D. O’Brien s cr c Sextant, br f by Apremont — En Avant, b f by Hornby—Deceit.

Nelson, April 22. The weather promises to be most favorable for the races. The acceptances are numerous, and good sport is expected.

£ S. d, Second Grandstand Handicap, Island Bay, 9 10 0 First Auckland Cup 9 >2 0 0 First A.lt.G. Handicap 3S5 5 0 First Island Bay Cup 308 15 0 First Wellington Cup 475 0 0 First Dunedin Cup .. 836 0 0 First Marshall Memorial Stakes, D.J.O. .. 123 5 0 First Autumn Stakes, A.J.C. Autumn, first Place Handicap, A.J.C, Autumn, second A.J.C. Plate S50 0 0 Total .. -- •• £3Sli 15 0